Outset Medical Announces Appointment of James Hinrichs to Board of Directors and Chairman of the Audit Committee

March 3, 2020

SAN JOSE, California, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Outset Medical, a leading med tech innovator delivering first-of-its-kind technology into the growing global dialysis market, today announced the appointment of James Hinrichs to its Board of Directors. In addition to his board service, Mr. Hinrichs will serve as Chair of the company’s Audit Committee.

“We are thrilled to have Jim join our Board of Directors,” said Outset Medical CEO, Leslie Trigg. “With a 30-year track record of both private and public company success, his governance and financial operations experience in high-growth environments will be invaluable to Outset.”

Mr. Hinrichs has held the role of Chief Financial Officer at multiple companies including Alere Inc. until its sale to Abbott Labs, and CareFusion Corporation until its sale to Becton Dickinson. Mr. Hinrichs also currently serves as a director of Orthofix Inc., Integer Holdings, Acutus Medical and Cibus. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in business from Carnegie Mellon University.

“Outset is poised for significant growth, and I’m incredibly excited to join their board,” said Mr. Hinrichs. “The expanded commercialization of Tablo will give providers much needed innovation to reduce the cost and complexity of delivering dialysis.”

Dialysis is delivered to more than 550,000 U.S. patients several times per week to remove waste products and excess fluid from patients with kidney failure. Although more than 85 million dialysis treatments take place in the United States each year at an estimated annual cost of ~$75 billion, little meaningful technology or service model innovation has been introduced in decades.

Outset Medical’s Tablo was designed as an enterprise solution to reduce the cost and complexity of dialysis, while improving the experience for patients and providers. With real-time water purification and dialysis fluid production integrated in a single, compact system, Tablo functions like a dialysis clinic on wheels. Requiring just an electrical outlet and tap water to operate, Tablo frees providers from having to rely on expensive clinic infrastructure, enabling on-demand, cost-effective dialysis in a range of use environments. Tablo was designed to look and feel like an intuitive consumer product, keeping end-user simplicity in mind. Wireless data, sensor-based automation, and an animated touchscreen make Tablo easy to learn and use for healthcare professionals and patients alike.

About Outset Medical

Outset Medical is dedicated to delivering patient-centered dialysis through service model and technology innovation aimed at reducing cost and transforming the patient care experience. Outset’s Tablo^® System is FDA-cleared and CE-marked for use in acute and chronic care settings. In addition to its acute and chronic care commercial expansion, the company is conducting a clinical trial exploring the use of Tablo for home dialysis. For more information, visit www.outsetmedical.com and follow the company on Twitter at @OutsetMedical.

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NCOA Statement: Congress Must Protect Older Adults from COVID-19

March 3, 2020

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following is a statement from James Firman, President and CEO of the National Council on Aging (NCOA).

“On behalf of millions of vulnerable older adults, NCOA strongly urges Congress to take immediate steps to provide an appropriate level of funding for a strong, comprehensive public health campaign to fight the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This campaign should include messaging about prevention strategies that reaches all populations, in both community and institutional settings. Equally important is ensuring that diagnostic tests, vaccines when available, and treatments to address symptoms for those who become ill, be accessible and affordable to all populations.

“NCOA believes that a fully funded public health response that includes providing Medicare coverage of potential vaccines and other treatment options will save lives. We urge Congress to significantly increase by several magnitudes the White House’s current $2.5 billion budget to combat this disease.

“Resources are needed to support state and local health departments as they mount strategies to address local need, including partnering with their aging services providers and health care entities to meet the unique needs of the older adult population. NCOA also supports additional funding for Medicare to cover not just any potential vaccines but to provide and expand culturally competent telehealth services to communities and patients. This would increase access to life-saving screening and treatment by extending the reach of health care providers, reduce the risk of additional exposure, and improve the sharing of clinical data. These are all desirable public health outcomes when dealing with a potential epidemic.

“Due to weakened immune systems and the presence of chronic conditions, older adults are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus. The latest research found the median age of those infected to be 59. In the United States, the first reported virus-related fatalities were Americans over age 50, and the data available from China and other countries mirrors those results. NCOA believes more significant investment now will save the lives of our parents, grandparents, older adult relatives, and neighbors and help contain the spread of this deadly virus in our communities. NCOA stands ready to assist in outreach and education efforts pertaining older adults. We urge Congress to lead on this issue.”

About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well. Since 1950, our mission has not changed: Improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling. NCOA empowers people with the best solutions to improve their own health and economic security—and we strengthen government programs that we all depend on as we age. Every year, millions of people use our signature programs BenefitsCheckUp®, My Medicare Matters®, and the Aging Mastery Program® to age well. By offering online tools and collaborating with a nationwide network of partners, NCOA is working to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. Learn more at www.ncoa.org and @NCOAging.

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Cisneros Backed Space Tech Venture AST & Science Positioned to Transform the Global Mobile Telecoms Market

March 3, 2020

MIAMI, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AST & Science today announced Rakuten and Vodafone have become the latest investors in its space satellite technology venture, nearly two years after Cisneros’ initial equity investment. This new round brings the total capital raised to US$128 million.

Through its new SpaceMobile network, AST will extend mobile coverage to reach segments of the world population with no connectivity option, adding more users and devices globally. The patented Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite network will be the first of its kind, with enough power to connect directly to 4G and 5G devices everywhere on the planet, in remote areas on land, at sea and up in the air.

“At Cisneros we have always been fascinated with connecting the unconnected. 25 years ago, we launched DirecTV in Latin America to broadcast news and sports events live to every remote corner in the region. Over the last decade, we have explored a number of alternative ventures, seeking to universalize mobile communications and access to the Internet. After extensive consideration, we were very impressed with Abel Avellan’s track record as an entrepreneur, the caliber of his team as AST, and the quality and unique attributes of the technology they have developed. It was a natural decision for us to subscribe to AST’s mission, it’s in our DNA,” said Adriana Cisneros, CEO of Cisneros. “With Rakuten and Vodafone’s support, our dream of connectivity for all humankind, at all times and in every corner of our planet is now just a few years away. We welcome them on board and couldn’t be prouder to count them among our partners.”

Adriana Cisneros first decided to invest in AST & Science in July 2018 to help accelerate the development and deployment of the company’s satellite technology.

Founded in 1929, Cisneros is a global conglomerate, with a focus on telecommunications, media and entertainment, digital advertising solutions, real estate and social entrepreneurship.

“As an advocate for leveraging innovative technologies for the sake of social development, we’re thrilled to be part of AST & Science’s SpaceMobile project,” added Adriana Cisneros. “This kind of initiatives have the ability to make meaningful positive impact in disadvantaged communities, while also pushing the boundaries of the telecom industry as we know it today.”

SpaceMobile will transform the US$ 1 trillion global mobile market by eliminating the coverage gaps experienced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and bringing connectivity to those that have no other means available today.

Through SpaceMobile, AST & Science will offer 4G and 5G services to global partners without the need for any specialized hardware.

Founded by prominent space entrepreneur Abel Avellan, AST & Science is a leading satellite service provider with a broad patent portfolio of space technologies. It is currently the only company building a space-based broadband mobile network to operate with standard smartphones.

Before AST & Science, Abel started EMC and turned it into the world’s fastest-growing satellite service provider. He sold it in 2016 to focus on his next venture and cultivate a team of engineers and scientists to transform space communications technology.

“SpaceMobile is our answer to counter the still very broad connectivity gap affecting billions who remain unconnected till this day,” said Abel Avellan, chairman and CEO of AST & Science. “We’re honored to be backed by many like-minded companies who share our passion for space technology and global connectivity. Their continued support has played a critical role in this venture.”

ABOUT CISNEROS
Cisneros is a privately held company based in Miami. Cisneros has three main divisions: Cisneros Media, Cisneros Real Estate and Cisneros Interactive. Through these divisions, Cisneros owns or holds interests in more than 30 companies that serve millions of customers in over 100 countries. Through its diverse businesses and partnerships, the company delivers some of the most recognized brands and highest quality services to the 550 million Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking consumers in the Americas and Europe. For more information, visit www.cisneros.com.

ABOUT AST & SCIENCE
AST & Science is building the first, and only, broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio. Our team of engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. Learn more at www.ast-science.com.

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The Catalyst #BiasCorrect International Women’s Day Campaign Returns To Interrupt Unconscious Gender Bias In The Workplace

March 3, 2020

NEW YORK, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Catalyst is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020 with a reboot of its successful #BiasCorrect campaign to interrupt unconscious bias by highlighting the power of words used to describe women in the workplace.

Building on its 2019 IWD #BiasCorrect campaign success – which featured images of women leaders and influencers like Hillary Clinton and Sheryl Sandberg sharing biased words used to describe them in the workplace, along with a Slack plugin to correct gender-biased language – this year’s campaign has expanded to include men. The goal is to demonstrate that women and men with the same talents and skills often are described in very different ways, creating barriers that can adversely impact women’s advancement.

Last year’s campaign, in partnership with women-led brand transformation company Burns Group, reached an estimated 188.5 million people, and the hashtag #BiasCorrect attracted the interest of more than 32 million on Twitter. The #BiasCorrect webpage received more than 114,000 visits from 89 countries across six continents, and since 2019, nearly 300 workplace teams have downloaded the #BiasCorrect plugin in Slack.

“The response to last year’s #BiasCorrect campaign confirmed that many people are unaware of the impact of unconscious gender bias in the workplace. Therefore, we knew it was important to continue to educate everyone about how language affects inclusion,” said Lorraine Hariton, Catalyst President and CEO. “We know the problem isn’t fixed, and we’re engaging men as gender partners in our 2020 #BiasCorrect campaign to interrupt bias and help women advance.”

This year’s #BiasCorrect gender-biased word photo generator is available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese.

The #BiasCorrect Slack plugin tool is available in English, French, German, and Spanish. The plugin, updated by WillowTree for the 2020 campaign, tags unconscious bias in real-time conversations on work-based chat platforms such as Slack, identifying words that create harmful gender stereotypes by suggesting alternatives, such as “passionate” to replace “emotional” and “boss” to replace “bossy.” It is available as an open-source code and can be adapted for other instant-messaging platforms.

The #BiasCorrect website features video testimonials from leaders and influencers who have faced gender bias; customizable social media posts for download; and information on how individuals and companies can combat unconscious bias, including a photo uploader enabling men and women to add their own #BiasCorrect words..

“We felt it was important to extend our work with Catalyst to make #BiasCorrect even more inclusive,” said Joanne McKinney, Burns Group CEO. “It’s an unfortunate truth that gender bias is universal—and Catalyst’s global footprint enables them to create wide-reaching tools that drive change.”

Catalyst invites individuals and companies to visit the #BiasCorrect webpage, which provides resources for both men and women to help understand, interrupt, and correct unconscious bias. The campaign will also be featured in various regions and cities in posters at bus stops and in elevators. Bank of America is the lead sponsor for this campaign.

About Catalyst

Catalyst is a global nonprofit working with some of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies to help build workplaces that work for women. Founded in 1962, Catalyst drives change with pioneering research, practical tools, and proven solutions to accelerate and advance women into leadership—because progress for women is progress for everyone.

About Burns Group

Burns Group is a brand transformation company that bravely co-creates the future of brands, young and old. We bring bravery to established brands and experience to startups. To learn more, visit burnsgroupnyc.com

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BLUE WAVE takes over California, Powered by The Democratic Chicano Latino Caucus

March 3, 2020

RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The BLUE WAVE Takes Over California for the 2020 primary presidential election. With over 1,000 billboards, reaching millions of voters across California, the BLUE WAVE is not only felt, but seen across the entire Golden State for the 2020 primary presidential election. The Democratic Chicano Latino Caucus is urging all eligible voters to GO OUT and VOTE BLUE, on March 3rd, 2020.

California Primary Election is an important day for all California residents to take action. Let your voice be heard by heading to the polls on March 3rd, 2020 and VOTE! We encourage you to join our efforts and donate at ActBlue; Democratic Chicano Latino Caucus ActBlue Donation Page – https://secure.actblue.com/donate/democraticchicanolatinocaucus

The Democratic Chicano Latino Caucus has partnered with various Democratic organizations across California to promote voting BLUE and showing the nation the BLUE WAVE is here to WIN! The Democratic Chicano Latino Caucus is EMPOWERING Latino Voters to RAISE THEIR VOICES and NOT BE SILENT but have the COURAGE to VOTE this 2020 election.

ABOUT DEMOCRATIC CHICANO LATINO CAUCUS
The Democratic Chicano Latino Caucus is an organization focused on increasing voter turnout and engagement throughout the region by utilizing, Education to improve voter engagement; Voter registration outreach events; Assist high school students to register or pre-register to vote.

Press Contacts:

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Johanna Ortiz Launches Full Collection With H&M

March 3, 2020

NEW YORK, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Following an exclusive pre-drop of four dresses, H&M is delighted to announce that its collaboration with the Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz will launch in full in March 2020. The 19-piece collection – which spans feminine dresses, tops, skirts and swimwear – features the exotic color palette, tropical florals and dramatic silhouettes that have become synonymous with Ortiz’s statement-making label. The main collection will launch in select H&M stores and online at hm.com on March 12.

The collaboration is a true meeting of minds: the H&M design team travelled to Ortiz’s native Cali – also known as Colombia’s Salsa capital – to fully comprehend the complex construction behind the designer’s ultra-flattering designs. Hosted by Johanna in her elegantly decorated home, the team was immersed in Ortiz’s sophisticated bohemian world, examining her archive to revisit her signature tropical prints in re-energised colorways.

Key pieces include the vibrant red floral maxi dress, the magenta midi dress in broderie anglaise, the black patterned floor-length column dress in viscose crepe – one of Ortiz’s personal favorites – and the ruffled wrap skirt in black and white cotton-poplin. Extravagant ruffles are an important design feature, even appearing on asymmetric swimsuits. There are also some more pared-back styles including a cotton-poplin tunic shirt and monochromatic blouses are palette-cleansing in their simplicity.

“The imprint of Colombia – the rhythm of the Salsa dance, the beauty of the elegant orchids and the effortless palm trees dancing in a balmy pink sunset – can be felt in every Johanna Ortiz design. I’m thrilled to be able to infuse this H&M collection with effortless glamour and introduce some Latin American festivity to the H&M customer’s wardrobe. I hope customers wear the pieces barefoot and with a beautiful flower in their hair,” says Johanna Ortiz, designer and CEO.

“Johanna Ortiz has a gift for creating confident, colorful designs that make you want to dance. This collection is both a celebration of Colombia’s creative history and craftsmanship and an opportunity to bring Johanna’s signature feminine styles to our customers. The reaction to the pre-drop was very positive, and now the wait is over, we can’t wait to see how our customers will style this exciting collection,” says Maria Östblom, Head of womenswear design at H&M.

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ) was founded in Sweden in 1947 and is quoted on Nasdaq Stockholm. H&M’s business idea is to offer fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way. In addition to H&M, the group includes the brands COS, Monki, Weekday, & Other Stories, H&M HOME and ARKET as well as Afound. The H&M group has 51 online markets and more than 5,000 stores in 74 markets including franchise markets. In 2019, net sales were SEK 233 billion. The number of employees amounts to more than 179,000. For further information, visit hmgroup.com.

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eMerge Americas 2020 Hackathon Unites Corporate Partners To Drive Social Impact In South Florida

March 3, 2020

Inspiration, Innovation, and a Nod to the Future Take Center Stage at eMERGE Americas 2016

MIAMI, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas, the premier technology event connecting the Americas, has announced the 2020 Hackathon, powered by Wyncode Academy and Wyntalent, will be anchored in a special initiative for social innovation benefiting the South Florida community. For a second year in a row, Ford Motor Company, Ultimate Software, and GE have returned as supporting sponsors to unite for the special hackathon scheduled for March 28, 2020.

“We believe that if we work together to harness the creative horsepower of some of the brightest developers in our city, we can solve the social challenges affecting our community,” said Johanna Mikkola, cofounder of Wyncode Academy. “We are thrilled to be partnering with eMerge Americas once again.”

This year, CNC, a Miami-based nonprofit organization that provides human services for underserved communities within the Miami-Dade area, was chosen as the nonprofit who will benefit from the Hackathon. The theme of this year’s Hackathon, Mobilizing Miami for Social Impact, was selected to target efficient solutions using mobility that can directly support CNC’s programs.

First formed in 1972, CNC was established to research and address the needs of Cuban refugees settling in the U.S. Today, CNC has expanded to provide outcome-oriented programs to all underserved communities within four pillars of service: early childhood education, youth programs geared for job placement, refugee employment services, and financial education services.

“Mobility and connectivity directly impact the economic expansion of our community. We are thrilled to work with these partners to further our mission to build bridges amongst the diverse communities within Miami-Dade,” said Gabriela Musiet, President & CEO of CNC.

Participating developers and designers are accepted after a stringent selection process to ensure the caliber of these innovative solutions. The chosen teams will be tasked with building a unique solution within twelve hours using mobility to solve a challenge for one of CNC’s service pillars that drives social impact in the South Florida community. The team behind the winning project will be awarded $10,000 cash in prize money. Furthermore, CNC will be awarded a $25K grant toward the purchase of a vehicle in order to implement the mobility solution created at the Hackathon on behalf of Ford Motor Company.

The Hackathon is the first of a series of events that kicks off the eMerge Americas conference, held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Developers interested in participating in the Hackathon may submit applications to participate at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emerge-americas-hackathon-2020-tickets-94895028585

For more information or to register to attend the eMerge Americas 2020 conference, visit www.emergeamericas.com.

About eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas is the premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with corporate business executives, government leaders, and entrepreneurs, eMerge Americas is transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas. In 2019, eMerge Americas attracted over 16,000 attendees and more than 400 participating companies from over 40 countries. eMerge Americas serves as a catalyst in order to foster innovation and investment in South Florida and Latin America. The eMerge Americas founding partners include: Medina Capital, A Rod Corporation, Greenberg Traurig, Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, and the Miami Herald. The upcoming eMerge Americas conference is scheduled for March 30-31, 2020. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: www.emergeamericas.com.

About Wyncode Academy
Wyncode Academy is the premier accelerated learning destination in South Florida. Wyncode currently offers in-person courses for Full Stack Web Development, User Experience & User Interface (UX/UI) Design, Front End Web Development, and Digital Marketing in Wynwood, Miami, Florida. Wyncode also has the ability to create custom cohorts and corporate training programs in addition to our newest venture Wyntalent, a consulting service for mid and senior-level dev talent. Wyncode is proud to be licensed by the Florida Department of Education, for more information visit their website.

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Gentleman Jack Celebrates International Women’s Day With “SPIRITUOUS” And Honors The Accomplishments Of Women In America

March 2, 2020

To commemorate International Women’s Day 2020, Jack Daniel’s GENTLEMAN JACK is celebrating women’s achievements and raising awareness on gender equality by bringing back SPIRITUOUS, an event series honoring women leading in entrepreneurship, community change, innovation and cultural advocacy. The 2020 iteration of the series will hit 19 cities across the nation, with all events taking place on International Women’s Day.

LYNCHBURG, Tennessee, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Recognized annually on March 8^th, International Women’s Day is a day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe. To commemorate International Women’s Day 2020, Jack Daniel’s GENTLEMAN JACK is celebrating women’s achievements and raising awareness on gender equality by bringing back SPIRITUOUS, an event series honoring women leading in entrepreneurship, community change, innovation and cultural advocacy. The 2020 iteration of the series will hit 20 cities across the nation, with all events taking place on International Women’s Day.

According to The 2019 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, between 2014 and 2019, nationally the number of women-owned businesses climbed 21 percent totaling nearly 13 million, employment grew by 8 percent to 9.4 million, and revenue rose 21 percent to $1.9 trillion. “Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey is created by women and men who are experts in their craftsmanship at the Jack Daniel Distillery,” said Mary Beth O’Mara, Gentleman Jack Senior Brand Manager. “Gentleman Jack Spirituous will celebrate the accomplishments female leaders and change agents have within their careers and communities while increasing visibility around the successes of building a gender equal world.”

Gentleman Jack’s SPIRITUOUS highlights the impact women have in their respective communities – sharing their stories while recognizing their everyday achievements. Each event is designed to fit the uniqueness of its city. Select markets will offer a variety of professional development services for attendees, and all guests can expect an evening of inspiration, empowerment, food, music and cocktails – developed by some of the most influential female mixologists. In addition, Gentleman Jack has teamed up with local, women-focused, nonprofit organizations and will fundraise at respective events.

This year’s program will take place in the following cities: Birmingham (AL), Brooklyn (NY), Chicago (IL), Cleveland (OH), Dallas (TX), Denver (CO), Hamilton (NJ), Houston (TX), Indianapolis (IN), Las Vegas (NV), Los Angeles (CA), Louisville (KY), Miami (FL), Memphis (TN), Milwaukee (WI), New York (NY), New Orleans (LA), Nashville (TN), Philadelphia (PA), and San Francisco (CA). For more information on GENTLEMAN JACK’S “SPIRITUOUS” or to register for an event near you, visit GJWOMENSDAY.COM.

About Gentleman Jack
Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey is charcoal mellowed twice – once before it goes into the barrel and again after it fully matures. The result is an exceptionally smooth whiskey with a rich, rewarding taste. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Join the conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GentlemanJack.

A Gentleman knows his limits. Please drink responsibly.

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BYB Extreme Fighting Series DADA5000 Presents “Brawl III: Brawl at The Rock” at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Saturday, March 7 at 8 p.m.

March 2, 2020

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, BYB Extreme Fighting Series and Unconquered Promotions are proud to announce their partnership bringing “Brawl III: Brawl at The Rock,” a bare knuckle boxing event, to South Florida fight fans in 2020.

BYBRAWL with spokesperson Dhafir Harris, also known as Dada 5000, and their cast of local, regional, national and international fighters will light up the new Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood on Saturday, March 7 at 8 p.m. with an exciting Bare-Knuckle fight card in BYB Extreme’s patented triangle ring, the smallest in all combat sports. Affectionately known by fans as the “Trigon,” its three equal sides create a tight fighting space on March 7.

Tickets cost $45, $65, $80, $105, $155, $205, $255, and $305.. All seats are reserved. Tickets are available at www.myhrl.com. Doors open one hour prior to show time. Additional fees may apply.

“Partnering with Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood has been a goal of ours from our inception,” said Mike Vazquez, president of BYB Extreme. “We have been a South Florida fighting series looking for a South Florida home, and where better than Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, a leader in entertainment.”

“When we first envisioned the new Hard Rock Live, we imagined a multipurpose venue that could accommodate a wide variety of events,” said Bo Guidry, president of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. “With the addition of Brawl at The Rock, in tandem with BYB Extreme and Unconquered Promotions, Hard Rock Live has become the epicenter of entertainment in South Florida and a standout option for fight fans.”

“My team and I worked very hard to open the doors for bare knuckle boxing, and I want to thank the Seminole Tribe and Hard Rock, the State of Florida, and our friends from D.C.,” said Elliot Alvarado, Chairman of Unconquered.

Highlighting the bare knuckle undercard will be a “185 lb. “Round Robin” tournament, featuring five bouts, with the winners moving on to the next round of the tournament at a future date. The overall winner of the tournament will receive a championship belt. Among the combatants in the tournament are two Floridians who will battle each other: undefeated South Florida-native Rene Rodriguez (12-0) vs. Miami’s bruiser Robert Brown (4-0).

Undefeated Riviera Beach, Fla. female strawweight Lokadia Carthan (12-0) and Miami’s middleweight Isiah Quinones (4-1) will also appear on the undercard.

The fight card is headlined by a super heavyweight showdown between Chris Barnett and Matt Kovacs, and a light heavyweight battle between Mike Trujillo and Matt Delanoit.

“The blood, sweat and tears displayed by fighters in ‘Dawg Fight’ is what initially caught our eye and truly fueled our ambition to create a controlled and organized environment that establishes a platform for the world to witness true BRAWLS,” co-promoter Jose Suris added. “The evolution that the fight world has experienced in the last 30 years allowed us to take the best parts of professional combat sports – boxing, kickboxing and mixed-martial-arts – to make BYB Extreme the ‘Peoples Choice’ for fight fans around the world.”

Dhafir Harris, aka Dada 5000 comments, “We want to pack the house and show the world that South Florida is the Bare-knuckle capital of the world!”

BYB Extreme Fighting/Unconquered
Tania Rolon, Rosa & Associates, 603-995-1408, [email protected]
Donald Tremblay, Rosa & Associates, 718-664-3405, [email protected]

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Teresa Shum, Public Relations Manager, 954-327-7631, [email protected]
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Celebrities and Philanthropists celebrated Dominican Independence and the Independent Dominican Woman at DREAM’s 8th Annual Benefit and Awards in New York City

March 2, 2020

Tony Peralta, Solly Duran, Kathy Romero, Taye Diggs, Shane Evans and Jonathan Wunderlich at DREAM’s 8th Annual Benefit and Awards in New York City

NEW YORK, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sueños 2020, The DREAM Project’s 8th Annual Benefit, served as one of New York City’s premier events that celebrated Dominican Independence. Celebrities, educators and some of New York’s most prominent philanthropists gathered to help the organization fund and collect resources to expand their educational programs, impacting more than 27 disadvantaged communities and helping close the cycle of poverty in the Dominican Republic.

Sueños red carpet kicked off the night with celebrity guest appearances and an exclusive Brugal 1888 Ambassador Cocktail and VIP networking hour. This limited networking hour was hosted by Brugal 1888 and the event’s Co-Chair’s, event planner to the stars Kathy Romero, artist Tony Peralta and philanthropist Michel Zaleski. In addition, actors Taye Diggs from All American, Food Network’s Chef Kelvin, were joined by additional celebrities, among them a group of independent Dominican women led by actress Solly Duran, Katherine Castro and CEO/Activist Miss Rizos. The Brugal 1888 pairing, alongside Chef Ricardo Cardona, added the final touches to this unique pre event cocktail.

The main event began at 7:30pm, headlined by DREAM’s award ceremony recognizing their Corporate DREAMer of the Year, Phoenix Tower International and closed by no other than the sounds and rhythm of The DREAM Bachata Academy. Good company, great pairing of cocktails and food, and live music all came together once again for this magic night of giving back and celebrating the very best of the Dominican Republic in New York City.

This year’s Co-Chairs reflect the diverse support network of DREAM. Tony Peralta, contemporary artist and community leader, embraces DREAM’s roots In the Heights and the need for innovative ideas in education. Michel Zaleski, DREAM Chair and Founder, understands the bridge between passion for the island and philanthropic support. Finally, Kathy Romero, Global Entrepreneur and Celebrity Event Planner, is the essence of this year’s event, celebrating Dominican Independence and the Independent Dominican woman.

This year’s personalities attending the event included: Actor Taye Diggs, Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish, actress Solly Duran, Katherine Castro, Carolina Contreras founder of Miss Rizos, radio personalities Arlette Borrely from 93.1 La Mega “La bodega de la Mañana” and Excarlet Molina from “El Vacilon de la Manana”, Albania Rosario Creative Director & Founder of Fashion Designers of Latin America™️, artist and writer Shane Evans, Esther Céspedes, Miss República Dominicana US 2019 and Livinov T. Ortiz, Mister República Dominicana US 2019, among others.

Through their attendance, guests became donors, creating the opportunity to make a difference while meeting and networking with the DREAM Board, VIPs and Celebrities, the Sueños Invitation Committee, Co-Chairs and high profile Dominican American Community Leaders in an intimate and relaxed environment.

All proceeds from Sueños go towards DREAM Early Childhood Education, At Risk Youth and Workforce Development Programs, impacting more than 8,000 Dominican youth in 27 different communities. DREAM is dependent on financial support to make a difference, so please donate whatever you can, join us at one of our future events, and become part of the DREAM family.

This year’s sponsors, helping DREAM create change and end the cycle of poverty in the Dominican Republic, include: JetBlue, Fast Enterprises, Brugal, Phoenix Tower International, Dominican Republic Tourism, RC22, The Latino Network Coalition, and Beachwold Residential.

To learn more about DREAM, make a gift or learn more about the annual benefit, please click here: www.dominicandream.org

About DREAM:

DREAM (Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring Project), was founded in 1995 by our Chairman, Michel Zaleski, who after seeing schools without adequate sanitation, electricity, books and supplies, decided to try to improve Latin America’s worst performing education system. In 2002 DREAM was formalized as a USA and DR non-profit. The DREAM Board of Directors is composed of dedicated Dominicans, Americans and global citizens, including acclaimed author and Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Diaz, Adriano Espaillat, the first Dominican born US Congressman, and includes actors, business people, educators and others leading the charge to bring high quality education to the children of the Dominican Republic. DREAM serves more than 8,500 children and youth through 17 different quality educational programs. These programs include new parent education, pre-schools, after-school and at-risk youth programs, summer schools and camps, vocational training for teens and young adults, libraries and computer labs. At DREAM’s annual book fairs, students build their own libraries by choosing among 25,000 age-appropriate, new, free books. DREAM generates more than 800,000 hours of high-quality teaching in small class groups, thus providing transformative educational experiences for otherwise under-served children, so they can reach their full potential. DREAM, alongside its hundreds of annual volunteers, now has a remarkable paid staff of 100, —-with all but one living in the Dominican Republic. Staff are originating and managing schools in 27 communities. The DREAM approach clearly has made an impact on the well-being of its students and their communities. What distinguishes the DREAM project is excellent results and accountability in combatting the effects of poverty on children.To learn more or to get involved, visit www.dominicandream.org.

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SOURCE The DREAM Project

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